Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician

EEONLINE; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. seeks an Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair power plant equipment, following OEM manuals and safety standards. You will work on hydro turbines, pumps, and governors, ensuring reliability and uptime across facilities.

You will read mechanical drawings, use precision tools, and manage spare parts in CMMS. Some travel to sites is required; CDL Class A may be needed within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and relevant maintenance experience.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in mechanical trades or mechanical engineering technology.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and CMMS systems.
• Must meet CDL Class A requirements within 6 months of hire and potential DOT random testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on power plant equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Procure materials and services to support ongoing maintenance activities.
• Track maintenance activities and parts in the CMMS system.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree in mechanical trades or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CMMS systems

Commerical Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Job description

Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician

Organization

Xcel Energy, Inc.

Region

Canada, Wisconsin, Chippewa Falls

End Of Contest

October 13, 2026

Type

Full time

Category

Mechanic

Summary

Determines safe methods and practices of repairing power plant equipment. Routinely applies in-depth knowledge of power generating facility mechanical systems, rigging and lifting, scaffolding, and general hand tools. Performs corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment such as hydro turbines & generators, pumps, water treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors, in accordance with OEM Technical Manuals, to include procurement of materials and services to support the on-going maintenance activities at all the facilities. Interprets mechanical drawings and is proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment. Maintains inventory of plant tools and spare parts. Track all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance through the facility CMMS program.

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting environment and or military experience
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, and be proficient in the use of personal computers, specifically MS Word and MS Excel, and CMMS systems
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire
• This position is subject to D.O.T. random drug and alcohol testing program
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Must reside within a 20-mile radius of assigned Hydro Maintenance Building within the first 6 months of hire

Preferred

• Associate's degree in mechanical trades or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Machine Tooling Techniques Technical Diploma or other Machinist skills diploma, certificate or degree
• Power Plant experience
• Hydro Plant experience
• Experience with crane operation and/or rigging
• Machinist experience - large and small jobs

Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com